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Some networks are far too large to allow all traffic to flood all its parts. These
networks must be broken down into smaller, more manageable sections, called
subnets. The subnet mask is the network address plus the information reserved
for identifying the “subnetwork”.
DNS
DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Server. A Domain Name Server is a server
located on the Internet that translates URLs (Universal Resource Links) like
www.belkin.com to IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this
information into the Router. If you are using a static IP connection type, then you
may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your
connection to work properly. If your connection type is Dynamic or PPPoE, it is
likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address.
PPPoE (routing mode, for multiple PCs)
Most ADSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use an ADSL
modem to connect to the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the
service.
Your connection type is PPPoE if:
1.
Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to
the Internet.
2.
Your ISP gave you software such as WinPoET or Enternet300 that you use to
connect to the Internet.
3.
You have to double-click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on
the Internet.
To set the Router to use PPPoE, type in your user name and password in the
spaces provided. After you have typed in your information, click “Apply Changes”.
After you apply the changes, the “Internet Status” indicator will read “connection
OK” if your Router is set up properly.
PPPoA (routing mode, for multiple PCs)
Enter the PPPoA information in the provided spaces, and click “Next”. Click
“Apply” to activate your settings.
1.
User name - Enter the user name. (Assigned by your ISP).
2.
Password - Enter your password. (Assigned by your ISP).
3.
Retype Password - Confirm the password. (Assigned by your ISP).
4.
VPI/VCI - Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier
(VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).
Disconnect after X...
This feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when
there is no activity for a specified period of time. For instance, placing a check
mark next to this option and entering “5” into the minute field will cause the